Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 90b - Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles
Section 18 - Laws Applicable

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XIV - Public Ways and Works

Chapter 90b - Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Numbering; Exceptions

Section 3 - Application for Certificate of Number; Display

Section 4 - Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Certificates of Number; Replacement

Section 4a - Altering, Forging or Counterfeiting Certificates of Number of Motorboat; Penalty

Section 4b - Removal, Defacing, Etc. of Identification Number of Motorboat, Motor or Engine; Penalties

Section 5 - Classes of Motorboats; Required Lighting, Signaling and Fire Extinguishing and Control Devices

Section 5a - Personal Floatation Devices

Section 5b - Automatic Shut–off Nozzle for Motorboat Fuel Dispensing Devices; Fine

Section 5c - Discharge of Sewage Into Waters Designated as a No Discharge Area; Fine

Section 5d - Violations of Sec. 37b of Chapter 21; Penalties

Section 6 - Exhaust; Use of Cutouts

Section 7 - Compliance With Sec. 5; Pre-Requisite to Departure From Boat Livery

Section 8 - Operation While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotics, etc.; Breath or Blood Testing; Water Skiing; Professional Exhibitions

Section 8a - Operation of a Vessel While Under the Influence of Controlled Substances Causing Serious Bodily Injury; Penalties; Parole, Probation or Furlough; License Revocation

Section 8b - Operation of a Vessel Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Causing Death; Penalties; Probation, Parole or Furlough; License Revocation

Section 9 - Accidents; Duty of Operator; Reports

Section 9a - Jet Ski, Surf Jet or Wetbike Operation

Section 9b - Educational Safety Program; Jet Skis, Surf Jets and Wetbikes

Section 10 - Requests for Information or Records From Federal Agencies

Section 11 - Powers and Duties of Director

Section 12 - Enforcement of Chapter

Section 12a - Operation Without Personal Flotation Devices or in Overloaded or Unsafe Condition

Section 13 - Arrest Without Warrant; Entry Upon Private Lands

Section 13a - Scuba Divers; Display of Diver's Flag Required

Section 14 - Penalties; Proceedings

Section 15 - Scope of Chapter; Local Regulations; Approval of Ordinances and By-Laws

Section 17 - Enforcing Officers; Reports to Director

Section 18 - Laws Applicable

Section 19 - Severability

Section 20 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 21 to 35

Section 21 - Recreation Vehicle Safety and Responsibility Course

Section 22 - Registration; Application; Period; Certificate; Name and Address; Transferability; Fees

Section 22a - Vintage Snow Vehicle; Registration; Operation Restrictions

Section 23 - Transfer of Ownership

Section 24 - Lights; Reflectors; Excessive Noise; Noxious Fumes

Section 25 - Operation on Public Ways; Emergencies; Regulations

Section 26 - Prohibited or Limited Operation by Underage Persons; Restrictions

Section 26a - Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle While Under Influence of Alcohol or Other Intoxicants; Punishment

Section 26b - Negligent or Reckless Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; Negligent or Reckless Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury or Death; Punishment

Section 26c - Forfeiture of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26b or Subsequent Violation of Sec. 26; Petition; Hearing; Dispensation of Proceeds From Sale of Vehicle Upon Forfeiture

Section 26d - Summons for Violation of Secs. 26a or 26b

Section 26e - Permitting Underage Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle; Joint and Several Liability for Resulting Damages

Section 27 - Accident Reports

Section 28 - Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Hearing

Section 28a - Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26b; Underage Violations

Section 28b - Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26a; Underage Violations

Section 29 - Rules and Regulations

Section 30 - Nonresident Recreational Vehicles

Section 31 - Municipal Assessments

Section 32 - Regulations; Enforcement; Reports of Violations

Section 33 - Local or Departmental Regulation; Trespassing

Section 34 - Violations; Punishment

Section 35 - Disposition of Fines

Section 36 - Titled Motorboats; Certificates of Title

Section 37 - Statement to Be Provided to Defendant

Section 38 - Failure to Disclose Name and Address, to Stop When Signaled, or to Produce Certificate of Number

Section 39 - Surcharge on Registration, Title and Permit Fees; Surcharge on Fines for Violations of Chapter 90b